Media scoring for the Khamzat Chimaev versus Sean Strickland title fight at UFC 328 was closely divided. Of 24 journalists polled, 13 gave the fight to Chimaev while the judges awarded the bout to Strickland. The split decision reflects the competitive nature of the championship contest. The close media scoring suggests the fight was extremely difficult to score definitively. This indicates both fighters had strong moments throughout the bout. The divergence between media scores and official judging highlights the subjective nature of close championship fights.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
